Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding encroachment of government land and sewage pollution, Kauluva village, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, 18/05/2020

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Hardesh Kirar Versus State of Madhya Pradesh dated 18/05/2020 regarding allegation of violation of environmental norms by Raj Homes Colony by raising constructions on encroached government land and discharging untreated sewage at Village Kauluva, Bhopal.

A factual and action taken report was submitted by the Bhopal Municipal Corporation and the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) on the matter which showed encroachment by the complainant himself and diversion of the drain for which remedial action need to be taken.

The NGT directed a joint committee comprising representatives of the Bhopal Municipal Corporation, State PCB and the District Magistrate to take further remedial action and furnish a compliance report by August 11, 2020.